In Memoriam: Dave Crotsley

Born in Somerset, NJ, to parents Charles Andrew and Sarah (Van Pelt) Crotsley, Dave grew up in Long Valley. He served his country proudly in the Navy. Once discharged, he returned home, married his wife Ruth in 1959, and moved to Mendham, where he has lived ever since. continue reading →


In Memoriam: John Deighan

He was born in Morristown NJ and raised in Mendham. One of his fondest boyhood memories was being part of Boy Scout Troop 1 of Mendham under Scoutmaster Bill Hillcourt, who founded the troop and wrote the official Boy Scout handbook. continue reading →


115th Annual Dinner

Saturday, October 28, 2023 — This evening the Mendham Fire Department will celebrate accomplishments occurring in 2022 at its 115th Annual Dinner celebration. continue reading →


Bruin and Greco are Awarded MFD’s 2023 Scholarship

The Mendham Fire Department is pleased to announce that this year’s scholarship has been awarded to Firefighter Joe Greco and Firefighter Robert Bruin. Joe and Robert graduated from West Morris Mendham High School last month, and they are also graduates of Morris County Public Safety Training Academy. continue reading →


114th Annual Dinner

Saturday, August 6, 2022 — This evening the Mendham Fire Department will celebrate accomplishments occurring in 2019, 2020, and 2021 at its 114h Annual Dinner celebration. continue reading →


Telloni and Crutchlow are Awarded MFD’s 2022 Scholarship

The Mendham Fire Department is pleased to announce that this year’s scholarship has been awarded to Firefighter Billy Crutchlow and Firefighter Luke Telloni. Both Billy and Luke graduated from Morris County Public Safety Training Academy last summer. continue reading →


Google Nest and The Leary Firefighters Foundation Team Up To Award $25,000 “THANK YOU” Grant To Mendham Fire Department

Google Nest and The Leary Firefighters Foundation Team Up To Award $25,000 “THANK YOU” Grant To Mendham Fire Department/Mendham Independent Hook & Ladder in Time for Thanksgiving

As families prepare to gather for a safe Thanksgiving holiday, Google Nest has teamed up with The Leary Firefighters Foundation to announce the Mendham Fire Department/Mendham Independent Hook & Ladder as a recipient of the company’s 5th annual $25,000 grant for new Google technology to enhance community safety. continue reading →


In Memoriam: Mike Ackerman

With heavy hearts but boundless love and appreciation, the family of Michael Albert Ackerman announce the November 18th passing of their wonderful husband and father at the age of 85. continue reading →


In Memoriam: Gerry Dolan

Gerard “Jerry” Dolan passed away on October 30, 2021. He was 89 years old. Jerry died at home surrounded by his family with his beloved baby “Pat the Dog” on his lap. continue reading →


In Memoriam: Frank Peters

Francis J. “Frank” Peters, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather died peacefully at Longhorn Village (Austin, TX ) on October 4, 2020, fittingly on the Feast Day of St. Francis. He was 95 years old. continue reading →